Seniors in Northumberland will continue to be able to stay at home safely for another few years following council’s approval of a new paramedic program.
Northumberland County Council voted in favour of applying for a funding for a Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care Program that monitors seniors in their homes to make sure they’re safe and healthy.
The program will come into effect in the coming weeks following confirmation from the Province of up to $7.5 million in one-time funding between now and 2024.
Northumberland Paramedic Chief Susan Brown said she thinks it’s an excellent program, and that the funding will allow for the purchase of new vehicles and equipment including remote patient monitoring systems.
